What Is Spine Pain and Injury?
Spine pain and back injuries can affect anyone — young athletes, active adults, and older individuals alike. These conditions vary in cause and severity. Some issues come from overuse. Others develop slowly or appear after a fall or sports injury. Dr. Rathna Nuti at DFW Sports Medicine focuses on helping you recover, move freely, and return to the activities you love. There are many types of spine pain and injuries, including lumbar radiculopathy, disc herniation, spondylolysis, and vertebral compression fractures. Patients also deal with back pain, sciatica, neck pain, cervical herniated discs, and cervical stenosis. Even neck strains and sprains, piriformis syndrome, and other soft tissue injuries can limit daily movement, like sitting, walking, lifting, and sleeping. To get personalized support and medical attention for spine pain and back injury, schedule a consultation at DFW Sports Medicine in McKinney, Frisco, or Lewisville, TX today.
How Is Spine Pain and Injury Treated?
Treatment for spine pain and injury involves a detailed plan tailored to the person's condition and lifestyle. Each treatment supports function, reduces discomfort, and encourages healing across all stages of spine pain and injury recovery. Treatments may include:
- Nonsurgical treatment for disc disease: Reduces inflammation around the herniated disc and supports healing without surgery.
- Epidural spinal injections: Delivers medication directly around inflamed spinal nerves to minimize nerve irritation.
- Back and neck braces: Supports weakened or injured areas, limiting motion and promoting spinal alignment.
- Piriformis muscle injections: Reduces irritation around the sciatic nerve, providing relief of chronic or sharp buttock and leg pain.
- Back pain exercises: Focuses on strengthening core and spinal muscles to improve posture, increase flexibility, and reduce strain.
- Spine rehabilitation: Combines therapeutic exercise, posture correction, stretching, and manual techniques, ideal for patients healing from neck and back injuries, sports trauma, or chronic strain.
We also guide patients on healthy back tips, which cover posture awareness, lifting mechanics, and safe movement strategies to lower the risk of injury.
What Are the Symptoms of Spine Pain and Injury?
Living with spine pain often starts with small changes — slight stiffness in the morning, twinges of pain during work, or numbness that spreads into the arms or legs. Recognizing these symptoms early can help people seek care before the pain worsens. Common symptoms of spine pain and back injury include:
- Lower back pain that worsens with standing or bending
- Sharp or shooting pain in the legs (sciatica)
- Tingling, numbness, or burning in the arms or legs
- Muscle tightness, especially in the neck or upper back
- Weakness in the arms, legs, or feet
- Pain that worsens after activity or rest
- Difficulty walking, climbing stairs, or lifting
- Limited neck or back movement
- Pain following a fall, impact, or sports injury
- Headaches linked to neck and back pain
DFW Sports Medicine Reviews
Thanks to Dr. Nuti my back pain is no more! She is very knowledgeable and Listened to me. She didn’t ignore my complaints and didn’t give up on finding a solution to my continuous pain.
I am a family physician and have had the privilege of seeing Dr. Nuti for myself and several members of our family. The care has been exceptional every time. She is extremely knowledgeable in sports medicine and takes the time to explain things in a way that’s easy to understand. She has excellent bedside manners—listens carefully, answers all our questions patiently, and makes everyone feel comfortable. I highly recommend her!
Dr Nuti has been a true Godsend. When my son got injured during a soccer game, she immediately got him into her clinic without any delays and took care of him promptly. She is a thorough professional and an excellent physician. She is very flexible with her schedule and has been very accomodative in getting appts. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for a physician who is truly caring and treats you at the right time!
Dr. Nuti is a pleasure to work with. She is prompt and thorough. Her bedside manners are exceptional. Her scheduling and reaching her is very easy. I get the clinic notes and referrals on the same day to access. Will recommend her to anyone looking for sports medicine and pain management.
Dr. Nuti is an amazing doctor. She has attentive, knowledgeable, and really cares about her patients. I’ve never felt more comfortable and cared for as a patient.
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Many conditions, such as herniated discs, cervical stenosis, and sciatica, respond well to targeted care. Our nonsurgical options at DFW Sports Medicine are effective in relieving upper back and neck pain and promoting lasting relief. Our team blends orthopedic precision with leading noninvasive therapies. We serve active individuals, athletes, and anyone looking to reduce pain and regain movement. Call us today at our McKinney, Frisco, or Lewisville, TX practice to schedule a consultation. We're ready to help you move forward with care that fits your needs.